Top 10 Scandalous Actors: Number 3: Monica bedi

The Bombay bomb blasts were one of the city's nastiest brushes with the underworld, a comeuppance supposedly for the Hindu-Muslim riots of early 1993. The culprit: Abu Salem. Flash forward to 2002. Location: Lisbon, Portugal. When Abu Salem was arrested, out from the woodwork emerged a lesser-known starlet, Monica Bedi. This failed actress it turned out had been playing homemaker to this gangster for close to a decade. It seems she had been his wife for many years and that they were shuttling between countries, while Abu was trying to make a life for himself as a fugitive. Despite her repeated denials of being Salem's wife, the gangster himself claims that they got married in a mosque in Los Angeles in November 2000. Monica Bedi found a short lease of life via reality show Bigg Boss, a haven for freaks of all ilk.

2012 Ghanta Awards: Celebrating the Worst of Bollywood

The Ghanta Award for the Worst Film went to Ra.One.

The Ghanta Award for the Worst Holier-Than-Thou Movie went to Dhobi Ghat.

Salman Khan won the Worst Actor for his performance in Bodyguard and Ready.

The Worst Actress award and the Worst Breakthrough award most deservedly went to Nargis Fakhri for her role in the Rockstar.

The Worst Supporting Actor Award went to Prateik for Dhobi Ghat, Aarakshan, Dum Maaro Dum, My Friend Pinto.

Hazel Keech was awarded the Worst Supporting Actress for her role in Bodyguard.

Anees Bazmee won the Worst Director award for his films Thank You and Ready.

Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar won the Worst Couple award.

Desi Boyz won the award for the Worst Rip-Off.

Dhinka Chika won the award for the Worst Song.

'Thats Anything But Sexy' went to anything involving Kangana Ranaut in Rascals.

The award for the 'WTF Was That' went to Sonam Kapoor & Shahid Kapoor because they don't manage to exchange a measly phone number over 10 years in Mausam.

Mithun Chakraborty does 'disco' again in HOUSEFULL 2

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty best-known for his dance acts in 1980's will soon sport his dancing shoes again for Sajid Nadiadwala's HOUSEFULL 2.
The 61 year old legend will perform a special disco number in the comedy flick choreographed by filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan.Confirms producer Sajid Nadiadwala "Yes, Mithunda will do a special song in the film. We are all huge fans of his and wanted him to recreate the same magic in HOUSEFULL 2." (Glamsham)

Karisma takes as many as six births in DANGEROUS ISHQ?

Seems like the mystery surrounding the real plot of DANGEROUS ISHQ isn't just centred on the protagonists but also the way makers are projecting it before the audience. Just when one thought that there is some element of surety that has come around Karisma Kapoor, what with declaration coming around her four looks in the film, here is more. Apparently, she takes as many as six births in this cocktail of a romantic thriller which is turning more and more intriguing with every passing week."Contrary to the earlier information about that had come in where Karisma was supposed to be carrying different looks that were set in the 21st century, Meerabai era (16th century), Aurangzeb time (17th century) and India-Pakistan partition (20th century), there is a lot more than what meets the eye," informs our well placed source from the production house, "In fact the two looks that were revealed was just a teaser of sorts as there is a lot more in the offering." (Glamsham)

Imtiaz Ali beats Anurag Kashyap at Wassup! Andheri fest

It's unfair and difficult to compare the two popular directors of Bollywood, Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap's style of filmmaking as both cater to different genres. However, the duo was pitted against each other at the recently held short filmmaking competition at the Wassup! Andheri festival, where they showcased their respective unreleased short films.13 aspiring directors were divided into two groups who were mentored and tutored by Imtiaz and Anurag respectively for making short films with the theme 'The Girl and the Auto rickshaw'. Asmit Pathare, who belonged to Imtiaz Ali's team, won the competition. (Glamsham)

Zarine Khan to replace Katrina Kaif in 'Partner 2'

The fresh Bollywood buzz reveals that the makers of Partner 2 have finally found a perfect replacement for Katrina Kaif in sequel of Partner.
 Zarine Khan, who lost oodles of weight for Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull 2’, has always been tagged as Kat’s look-alike and now her stunning looks are apparently working in her favour. Earlier, Zarine Khan has been criticized for being overweight and now she had made her self fit.
 Zarine Khan, who made her debut in Salman Khan's starrer Veer failed to match Katrina's charm and sex appeal. The look-alike factor actually worked against Zarine as long as Salman and Katrina were an item.
 If sources are to be believed, the makers of the film are impressed by Zarine after watching her in ‘Housefull 2’ promos and are keen to rope her in for the second installment of the film.
 Though, Zarine’s resemblance to Katrina Kaif seems to be working in her favour now. Nevertheless, working in Partner 2 will might be another chance for the actress to prove herself in the industry.
 At present, Zarine Khan is making news due to her sizzling hot avatar in Sajid Khan’s Housefull 2. The actress is looking forward to do good films more than hot item numbers.
 Zarine is currently shooting for a Tamil film ‘Karikalan’. Well, it would be interesting to Kat look-alike take over Kat in this film.

Hrithik Roshan turns item boy again for 'Krrish 3'

It’s a rare treat to watch an actor do an item number. And whenever a big actor has turned ‘item boy’, the film has been a success. The next big star to do an item song is none other than Hrithik Roshan, who has currently busy shooting his "Krrish 3".
 Last seen in the item boy avatar in 'Krazzy 4', the actor who's been showing off his moves for years now on the screen and on stage is finally going to become an item boy again! Buzz has it Hrithik will be doing the dance number in his film Krrish 3.
 He’s so excited about the song that HR has been surfing the net and watching videos to check out some cool dance moves! The song, which will be a major highlight of the film, is slated to have Latin moves infused with Marathi Lazim beats. Penned by Sameer, the music of the song ( and the film) is being done by 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'music director Rajesh Roshan. The song will be finalised once Rakesh and Hrithik return to Mumbai after the current schedule.
 Hrithik is currently shooting for his serious sequences and the talkie portions of the film in Hyderabad. 'Krrish 3'will be released by the end of this year, but will it be Hyderabad or Mumbai who will host the item song is yet to be seen.
 A few days ago, we told you that Salman Khan would be doing an item number in Dabangg 2. Now we hear that Hrithik will be following suit.